NY Adorned “Tradition”

N.Y. Adorned “Tradition” from Evan Owen Dennis on Vimeo.

We’ve seen a strong influx of videos focusing on the craft of tattooing in the last little while. For an art form previously carrying mostly negative connotations in regards to the dregs of society, it has undoubtedly turned the corner and become a respected form of art garnering the attention from all aspects of culture and society. American tattoo shop NY Adorned is the focus of this short film titled “Tradition” which highlights their efforts as a parlor.
Director: Evan Dennis

Novitec Tridente Maserati GranCabrio

Novitec Tridente set their sights on the Maserati GranCabrio (or the GranTurismo Convertible in North America) to further improve upon the stock version of the powerful Italian convertible. While the highest iteration of the GranCabrio features a 450 hp engine, Novitec Tridente take it to new levels with the addition of a supercharger, intercooler and ECU reprogramming to create 590 hp and 442 lbs-feet of torque. Some cosmetic carbon fiber upgrades as well as a sport suspension and stainless steel exhaust sweeten the package. After it’s all said and done, the Novitec Tridente Maserati GranCabrio enjoys 0-62 mph time of 4.5 seconds, a top speed of 187 mph and a $28,000 USD price increase over its $136,000 USD sticker price.

Source: Autoblog

Raekwon - Ferry Boat Killaz

Rumor: White iPhone 4 Coming Soon

Since the initial announcement of the iPhone 4, many users have been clenching onto the opportunity of purchasing the elusive white variant. Plagued by manufacturing challenges such as peeling paint and bleeding of light, Apple has apparently managed to remedy those causes. According to Bloomberg, multiple sources have gleaned information that point to a release within the coming weeks for both carriers. Stay tuned for more information.

atmos x Lacoste Thurman Mid

Among the most active retailers in the realm of collaborations, atmos links with Lacoste on a new chukka sneaker, the Thurman Mid. Taking inspirations from Lacoste’s French roots, the predominate colors are either black or white with red and blue detailing. A release is set for May 2011 through atmos.
Source: Sneak-r

Nas Lives In The Shadows (Comedy Skit)

Webstar - Fly Like A Plane

Bizarre (Feat. Yelawolf) - Down This Road

Lil Wayne Brings Out Drake In New Orleans + Weezy Speaks His Admiration For Drake

MTV Shows

Kevin Cossom - Runaway Freestyle

Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes [Movie Trailer]

Jill Scott & Eve - Shame

Cristiano Ronaldo x Nike CR Mercurial Vapor SuperFly III

Nike Football bestow upon Cristiano Ronaldo an all-new signature colorway of the Mercurial Vapor SuperFly III. Following up on Cronaldo’s original CR Mercurial SuperFly II, the latest colorway is on a more subtle note to the safari patterns used. Disruptive patterns on the instep are combined with a more understated black-on-black safari. On a performance level, the boot still maintains its adaptive traction system where the front studs are able to extend and retract up to 3mm based on the field conditions and pressure from the player. As well Nike Flywire technology creates a lightweight yet supportive package. The boots will make their official mark on April 16 during the upcoming “El Classico” against Barcelona with a full release slated for April 29. With Barca and Real set to lock horns four times in the next few weeks, look for these to take center stage.

Nike SB x Geoff McFetridge Paper Dunk High

The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) celebrated the opening of its dazzling “Art in the Streets” exhibit on Thursday, April 17th.
Skate icon Lance Mountain, along with artist Geoff McFetridge and the cooperation of California Skateparks, produced a skate-able art installation that will see weekly sessions by the Nike SB team.
To commemorate the event, Nike SB produced a limited number of t-shirts and Nike SB shoes. The first offering of specially packaged graphic tees feature designs by renowned street artists Neckface, Future, CR Stecyk III and skateboarder Lance Mountain. Most notably is the conception of the Paper Dunk High designed by Geoff McFetridge, which is composed from an original piece of the artist’s artwork. Limited to 24 unique pairs and displayed at MOCA’s retail shop, they will be auctioned on May 26, 2011 starting at $100.00 with all proceeds donated to the MOCA foundation.
The second offering of goods include a Blazer by Lance Mountain and t-shirts from the likes of artists Geoff McFetridge, CY Stecyk III, Aaron Reimer and Gusmano Cesaretti to be sold in June.

MOCA’s “Art in the Streets” exhibit will continue to run until August 8, 2011.

Nike Air Max Uptempo 97 White/Black/Grey

Continuing with the ’90s era basketball sneaker revival, Nike has just gone and updated the Airmax Uptempo III for re-release. A favorite of Chicago Bulls veteran Scottie Pippen, the sneaker was first introduced back in 1997 and became known for its signature “teardrop” detailing and chunky air bubble units. With those classic details intact, the new version comes in an updated colorway that features a combination of white, black and grey throughout the upper with teal green accents. The sneaker is available now through select Nike stockists worldwide.

Source: Streething

Yves Saint Laurent Destroyed Canvas Hi-Top

This hi-top sneaker from Yves Saint Laurent features a unique combination of destroyed canvas and genuine leather on the upper. The all-black design features the distresses canvas material on the sides and toe while a leather detailing covers the heel panel and eyelet openings. With waxed cotton laces and a contrasting white rubber sole, the Yves Saint Laurent sneaker is available for purchase through select stockists around the globe.

DQM x DVS UNO Navy Suede

DQM, a respected brand and one of New York’s famed skateboard havens, delivers a second installment of their collaboration with DVS footwear’s UNO model. Now sporting navy suede and embellished with tan and navy leather accents, the limited edition pair can be had for $65 at DQM’s flagship location or their online store.
DQM
7 E. Third St.
New York, NY 10003
United States
Tel: 212.505.7551

uniform experiment x Nike Sportswear All Court Mid

The latest in the highly successful collaboration between fragment design and Nike sees this new release from the uniform experiment side of the company. Once again, the All Court Mid model has been used with a dark blue all-canvas upper complimented by a leather swoosh and ankle guard. The uniform experiment “UE” logo has been stitched onto the heel area alongside the ever present multicolor check strip running down the back.
Two versions will be released – one with and one without stars on the main body area. Both will be available in Japan on the 14th of May at SOPH. stores costing ¥13,650 JPY (approximately $163 USD).
Source: GRIND Magazine

New Boyz (Feat. YG) - Crush On You

Styles P - Its Over

adidas Superstar Lite Lto

The iconic Shell Toes receive a makeover in this mesh variant deemed the Superstar Lite Lto. Despite a departure from traditional aesthetics, the Lite Lto retains the familiar Superstar silhouette and effectively makes use of an all-around mesh upper that overlaps the ubiquitous three stripes. Available to pre-order at Crooked Tongues for £65.00.

Interview Magazine: Ghostface Killah

The acclaimed Ghostface Killah, rapper from the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, sits down with Interview Magazine direct from Iceland to divulge in everything from fashion to Justin Bieber and spirituality. There is no absence of Ghostface’s playful pandering and social commentary in this entertaining, albeit insightful interview.

BEVINS: Is there some kind of contradiction between being gangsta and sitting backstage with Icelandic models?
COLES: Nah, you can be whatever you want. You don’t physically gotta be a gangsta, where you just killing something. You can be a gangsta in your frame of mind. If you know how to get money, that’s your gangsta. You get money. You don’t gotta be a gangsta everywhere like, “Yo, I’m trying to threaten you,” or anything like that.
BEVINS: You definitely seem nice right now. So, would you agree that music on the radio now isn’t really what you’d call gangsta?
COLES: Nah man, it’s for little kids.
BEVINS: [laughs] Well yeah, I guess even Justin Bieber has hip-hop, right?
COLES: Right. So, we’re older, we expect something different. There’s no message or nothing. There’s no nothing. Look: When Wu-Tang came we was dropping bombs, like, you know, a bomb atomically, like Socrates. We had messages. There was something behind it. Like Nas, Mobb Deep, Biggie, Tupac.
BEVINS: I mean I’ve been using this word dangerous, but Wu-Tang was socially explosive, right? It reverberated throughout culture. Is there a chance that something like this could happen again?
COLES: I can’t promise you that, because everybody’s not in that frame of mind. Times change. When Wu-Tang came, Wu-Tang was for that era, right there. When Dre had it in the West Coast, it was for that time. Biggie and them, it was for that time.
It’s a whole different time now, we’re trying to get it back there, but everyone’s mind, even within Wu-Tang, might not be on that. It was a lot easier for us then, because we were just on the streets. Now we got families and babies, we thinking about a lot of shit. I had more fun then than I have now.
BEVINS: Is this here fun?
COLES: Yeah, I guess, but I mean, I’ve been doing this forever. It’s not new to me. In ’93, it was new to me.

Heritage Leather x Apolis Mason Courier Bag

Summer sees the collaboration between utilitarian clothier Apolis and Californian brand Heritage Leather to produce the Mason Courier Bag, based upon the former’s classic 16″ silhouette. Drawing from Apolis’s utilitarian roots, the bag is composed of 13 oz. weatherproof and fire retardant natural cotton army duck material. The subtle earth tones and adjustable shoulder strap make the bag ideal for the summer as the Mason bag releases May 18, 2011 for $218 and is available for pre-order at Apolis.

Nike Sportswear Air Max Light

As summer approaches, Nike unveils two luminous colorways for the sleek Air Max Light. Initially designed as the successor to the Air Max 1 and sibling of the Air Max 90, the nubuck-clad pair casts a shadow over the former with an electric blue on grey and an infrared on black variation. Available now online at Kix-Files.

Yves Saint Laurent Croc Skin Chukka

Yves Saint Laurent has introduced this neutral-colored crocodile skin chukka to its footwear collection for Spring/Summer 2011. The hi-profile two-eye chukka features an embossed faux-croc upper with matching laces, white outsole and classic shape. Offering a clean, minimal look, the shoe is available for purchase now through select stockists.

Nike Air Force 1 High Premium LE

As part of a premium white pack drop, Nike introduces the Air Force 1 High Premium LE in this white-on-white colorway for Spring/Summer 2011. Using a premium crinkled patent leather upper, the sneaker features a classic hi-top shape with a perforated toe box, Velcro strap across the tongue, and an “ice” transparent sole unit with visible artwork printed on the underside. Priced at £84.99 (approximately $140 USD), the sneaker is available now through Urban Industry.

Boris Kodjoe Covers "Monarch" Magazine, Speaks On How He & Nicole Keep Marriage Fresh

Sexy actor, model and designer Boris Kodjoe covers the spring issue of Monarch Magazine.  See the cover photo inside.....

Boris Kodjoe sat down with Monarch Magazine this month to talk about his six-year marriage to actress, Nicole Ari Parker, his family, and his newest business venture – ALFA Clothing. ALFA is an e-commerce Web site that offers a new way to shop, allowing users to purchase handmade, customized shirts down to the fabric and pattern.
Here are some highlights:
On Nicole:
“You have to avoid the roommate situation and make quality time for one another.”
On his clothing line, ALFA:
"Everybody deserves to wear a shirt that fits, that’s personal and that’s unique and you don’t have to break the bank to get it.”
The May Issue is on stands now.

"The Game" Renewed For 22 More Episodes On BET!

Get ready for more juicy drama unfolding around Melanie's secret abortion, Malik's up/down spiral and relationship with Jenna, Derwin's sneaky moves or the new QB, and Tasha's crazy love life.  Because the cast of BET's "The Game" just got the gift of renewal.

Deets on the show's upcoming 5th season when you read on....
The season ended with some serious cliffhangers. And thankfully we get to see them play out.  BET just renewed its most popular show on the network for 22 new episodes.
"The Game," which debuted its 4th season on BET this year, raked in a record breaking 7.7 millie viewers for its season premiere.  And the numbers stayed uber high all season with 3 to 4 million viewers per episode.
Filming of "The Game" will continue in Atlanta with production of the fifth season starting soon.  The show is created and directed by YBF couple Salim & Mara Brock Akil.
In other good news for the channel, the new scripted show "Let's Stay Together" also received 22 new episodes for a second season.
Congrats all around!
The Randomness:
1.  In sad tv news, ABC has decided to cancel the longest running soaps on tv, "All My Children" and "One Life To Live."  Their last episodes will air the end of 2011 and January 2012.  It's the end of an era.  Damn homie...